When visiting Madrid, a trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial should definitely be part of the plan. El Escorial is a massive monastery with the capacity of about 4000 rooms, which was built as a historical residence of the King of Spain. It now functions as a museum, a royal palace, and a school. The building
The area of Alicante in the region of Valencia is part of the Costa Blanca, a remarkable tourism destination due to its location, climate and enchanting beaches. Calpe used to be a fishing town and is now a relaxing place for a pleasant holiday in Spain, located nearby the city of Valencia. 11 km of coastline
An iconic picture of Dénia is the Muslim castle located on the top of a big rock, from where there is a great view over the whole city. A long coastline with white beaches, as well as rocky and rougher beaches offering its visitors a diversified experience. Dénia was formerly dedicated to the goddess Diana by the Romans and famous for
This city is especially worth a visit because of the remarkable Palmeral de Elche, the biggest palm grove in Europe, mostly built and cultivated by the Arabs. With more than 200.000 palm trees, this place is perfect to stroll around and enjoy the enchanting presence of these beautiful trees, set up with an exceptional watering system.
The area around Huesca has a lot of activities and great places to offer. The Aragonese Pyrenees, as well as the Cañones de Guara Natural Park and the Ordesa valley, which is part of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, all have the perfect conditions for sportive activities, be it canyoning, hiking, or climbing. Mount Perdido is one of the highest
Mallorca is the biggest of the four Balearic Islands and a very popular sun and beach tourism destination. This beautiful island also has some unspoiled areas, for example in the northern area, so there is no need to worry. The island has small fishing towns with astonishing beaches and many possible (water-) activities such as jet skis
Menorca Island has beaches that seem still untouched. The island is a Biosphere Reserve, protecting Natural Parks and archaeological sites. Exploring Menorca can be done in different ways, but a combination of the beautiful beaches along the coastline and the inland with its large amount of dry-stone walls is a must. Ciutadella de Menorca is
Most people think of Ibiza only as a party island full of clubs and young people listening to electronic music. There is another side of Ibiza though as well. The island has beautiful nature with pine trees as well as olives and almonds. Some quiet beaches allow a very relaxing and nature-based holiday on the
This island can only be reached by boat from Ibiza, which generates the very peaceful and quiet character of Formentera. It is relatively flat, so renting a (motor-) bike is the perfect way to explore this little paradise. Overlooking the island and the coastline, the extremely blue water catches one’s eyes. The coastline is mostly
Gran Canaria has diverse possibilities to offer. Starting from the natural, a huge difference can be seen between the north and the south of the island. While the south is rather desert like, the north is covered in beautiful mountain ranges. Along the way many secret and not too touristy places can be discovered. Concerning the activities